Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Chester, CH2 1ED · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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86th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upton Heath CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, cross stitch, computing, astronomy, and gymnastics clubs. Sports include netball, multi skills, cross country, football, dance, tennis, cricket, and water polo. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 323 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 52.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to help the 2.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the lower performance in the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Overview
Upton Heath CofE Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a ‘large and welcoming school’ where pupils value strong relationships with staff and peers, contributing to a positive atmosphere. Leaders have ‘revitalised the design and delivery of the curriculum’, resulting in a secure body of knowledge for most pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘attentive during lessons’ and ‘play together cooperatively’, benefiting from high expectations and support for mental health and well-being.
- The curriculum is ‘thoughtfully devised’ with clearly identified key vocabulary, helping pupils use subject-specific language ‘confidently in their discussions and play’.
- Reading is prioritised with effective phonics support, ensuring ‘most pupils become confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2’.
- Systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have improved, with staff receiving necessary training to support learning.
- The school takes ‘swift and effective action to tackle absence’ and provides broad opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, checks on pupils’ retention of key knowledge are not as effective, meaning teachers do not always spot gaps in learning. The school should ensure teachers are equipped with ‘suitable assessment strategies’ to identify and address these deficits.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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